If your job involves lifting, bending, carrying, climbing, or long hours on your feet, your back is one of your most important tools. A simple way...
Is oatmeal a superfood or a bad breakfast choice? It depends on who you ask — and what your body needs. The pro-oatmeal crowd points to...
Balance is one of the easiest parts of physical fitness to overlook — until it becomes a problem. For workers who climb ladders, carry tools, walk...
If your paycheck depends on physical strength, one simple test can tell you a lot: grip strength. Researchers now view grip strength as a useful marker...
You booked the cruise. You packed the sunscreen. But before the ship leaves the dock, there is one piece of fine print every senior traveler should...
Federal and state health officials are investigating an increase in cyclosporiasis cases across the United States as the peak season for the foodborne illness gets underway....
A next-generation weight-loss drug being tested by Eli Lilly is showing major results in clinical trials, including a possible added benefit for people with knee osteoarthritis....
More than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant. Every day, some of them die before an organ becomes available. The math has been painful...
KJ Muldoon was only five months old when doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia placed him on a liver transplant list. He had been diagnosed...
About one in six American workers works non-standard hours. That means millions of people are clocking in when others are eating dinner, going to bed, or...
If you are sleeping less than you used to, you are not alone, and you are not necessarily doing anything wrong. Sleep changes with age. According...
June is Cataract Awareness Month, and the news for patients is mostly encouraging. Cataracts are one of the most common vision problems as people age. They...
Electric scooters are becoming a common sight in many communities. They are practical, easy to use, and often seen as an environmentally friendly way to make...
For the estimated 100,000 Americans living with sickle cell disease, June’s awareness month comes with news that once sounded impossible: a functional cure now exists. The...
Hives are one of the most common skin problems, and they can appear suddenly. They usually show up as red or pink, slightly raised patches on...
Summer brings outdoor fun, travel, cookouts, and long sunny days. For many people, that is all welcome news. But for anyone living with heart disease or...
Many people know nitrous oxide by its more familiar name: laughing gas. It is used legally in several settings, including dentistry and food service. But in...
Scented candles can make a room feel warm, cozy, and inviting. They can add a pleasant fragrance, create a calming mood, and make ordinary evenings feel...
Doctors should begin checking and treating high cholesterol earlier in adulthood, according to new guidance from the American Heart Association and other medical groups. The updated...
A common bacterium tied to gum disease may play a role in breast cancer growth, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Cancer Center....
For people who stutter, finding the right help has not always been simple. The challenge is not only medical. It can also be geographic. About 1...
Mental Health Month is often a time to talk about stress, anxiety, depression, therapy, and self-care. Those conversations matter. But there is another part of the...
For many older adults, staying safe at home starts with two simple steps: checking vision and checking the house. A study from the University of Michigan...
Two new research analyses have found that cannabis does not appear to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. According to CNN,...
Most people know how to care for their physical health. They brush their teeth, wash their hands, go to checkups, and call a doctor when something...
People who feel most awake and active at night may want to take a closer look at their heart health. A major study published in January...
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans under age 50, according to new research published in the medical journal JAMA. The...
A long-term study suggests that moderate coffee and tea consumption may help protect brain health and reduce the risk of dementia, according to a report highlighted...
The Heimlich maneuver—now more commonly called abdominal thrusts—remains one of the most effective ways to help someone who is choking. Despite years of debate over how...
Stress doesn’t affect only your emotions. It can also have a powerful impact on your physical health, sometimes producing symptoms before you even realize how overwhelmed...